A few days after the Minister of Defense announced that 14 Russian drones had entered Romanian territory since the beginning of the year, three of which had explosive payloads, people…
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Darău: There are “counterforces” in ministries slowing down reforms. “Some are waiting for the tables to turn.”
Interim Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, claims that after the departure of PSD from government, there is „a more conducive atmosphere” within the Executive, but he states that there is…
The EU’s top diplomat warns: the US, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, warns that the United States, China, and Russia have a common interest when it comes to the European Union: a weak and fragmented…
Day 1544 Ukraine launches its biggest attack on Russia, striking refineries, air bases and command centers. ISW rejects Moscow’s claimed advance
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, day 1544 of the war, Ukraine launched the most extensive attack on Russia in the past year: over 550 drones targeted 14 Russian…
Day 1543 Explosions at a strategic plant in Russia (Video). Ukraine strikes targets 1,000 km from the front; gas pipelines used for troop infiltration
Day 1543 of the war in Ukraine was marked by new massive drone attacks and intense bombings on multiple fronts. The Ukrainian General Staff reports 263 confrontations in the last…
Merz: I would not advise my children to study or work in the US; furious reaction from Trump’s camp
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he would not advise his children to study or work in the United States, citing the „deeply polarized” social and political climate in America.…
What is the “Superman syndrome” claiming victims in the Danube Delta? Coast Guard warns tourists
The Danube Delta is getting ready for the tourist season, and the Coast Guard warns those who visit the area not to treat boat trips as simple risk-free outings. From…
S&P warns Romania it could downgrade its rating if political deadlock persists; Finance Ministry says country remains attractive to investors
S&P Global Agency has confirmed Romania’s sovereign rating at „BBB-/A-3”, but maintains a negative outlook and warns that it could lower the rating if the governmental impasse caused by the…
Trump announces elimination of ISIS second-in-command; Israel says Hamas “architect” of October 7 attack killed
American President Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the number two in the global hierarchy of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, was killed in a joint operation carried…
Switzerland to declassify files on Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death” of Auschwitz: a mystery spanning decades
Swiss authorities have announced that they will finally open the classified files about Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor known as the „Angel of Death” from Auschwitz. The decision comes after…
What is Thucydides' Trap and why did Xi mention it in front of Trump?
China’s leader appealed to Greece’s history to warn the United States about what can happen when a rising power meets a dominating one. At Thursday’s meeting in Beijing with Donald…
What Trump and Xi have decided about Iran
China wants a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump said Xi has similar visions regarding ending the war in Iran. The US President spoke…
Day 1542 Ukraine's Response to the Attack on Kiev: Blocks and a Refinery Hit by Drones, Rain of Oil in Ryazan (Video). Russia Could Attack NATO by 2029
On the 1542nd day of war, Ukraine responded to Russia’s bloody attack on Kiev. During the night, several drones hit two blocks and the refinery in the city of Ryazan,…
Pope Francis Attacks Europe’s Military Spending Surge
Pope Leon launched a harsh attack on the massive increase in European military spending on Thursday, stating that the rearmament of the continent „betrays trust in diplomacy” and sacrifices investments…
WSJ: Pentagon abruptly cancels deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. troops to Europe
The Donald Trump administration is accelerating the reduction of American military presence in Europe, after the Pentagon abruptly canceled the deployment of an armored brigade in Poland. The decision surprised…
Hundreds of Romanian Waters employees protest in Bucharest. Buzoianu: We cannot raise salaries for people who “sit around collecting dust from paperwork”
Employees of the National Administration „Apele Române” (ANAR), members of the Mureșul Union (SMAR), are protesting on Thursday in front of the institution’s headquarters and at the Ministry of Environment.…
Russian Parliament adopts law allowing Putin to invade foreign countries
The Russian Parliament has approved a bill that gives Vladimir Putin the legal basis to send troops to other countries, under the pretext of protecting Russian citizens abroad. According to…
Two prosecutors in Constanța targeted in corruption searches
The prosecutors from the General Prosecutor’s Office conducted 13 searches on Wednesday in a case of influence peddling and other corruption offenses, and among the targeted individuals are two important…
Trump receives a lavish welcome in Beijing, but Xi issues a warning. He arrives in China alongside top U.S. executives - what Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, Boeing and Visa want (Video)
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping began two days of global stake discussions in Beijing on Thursday, in a summit dominated by the war in Iran, trade tensions, Taiwan, and technological…
Romania’s Head of Customs detained after allegedly trying to “save” an employee’s license
The President of the Romanian Customs Authority, Mihai Savin, was detained on Wednesday by prosecutors, along with two other individuals from the institution, in a case involving alleged acts of…